Writing & Journaling

4 Grammar Mistakes That Are Costing You Readers
Are you making any of these grammar mistakes? If so, they could be costing you readers.
What tense to use in writing a novel – tips and exercises
What tense to use in writing a novel – tips and exercises
How to Write a Perfect First Chapter
Wondering how to write a perfect first chapter for your novel? These 6 tips will help you to write a first chapter that will compel readers to continue reading.
How to Format a Book for Kindle Using Microsoft Word • Indie Author Lifeline
Need a free and clean way to format your book for Amazon? Here's how to format a book for Kindle using Microsoft Word | book design layout | ebook formatting | self publishing tips
How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career
Now, learn the master key for writing great short stories, and the strategies for using them to advance your writing career As most writers will tell you, the hardest fiction form to master is the short story. To be successful, a short story needs to have "emotional wallop," and in under 7,000 words. Not easy to do.In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell explains the essential ingredient for a successful short story, no matter the genre. He shows how any writer-whether planner or "pantser"-can use this key to unlock infinite story possibilities.And turn readers into fans.Which is part of the strategy for short story writing today. With the coming of the digital revolution in publishing, short fiction presents possibilities beyond a one-time sale to a literary journal.
Write Your Novel in a Month: How to Complete a First Draft in 30 Days and What to Do Next - Paperback
One of these days, I'm going to sit down and write that novel.... Everyone thinks about doing it, yet most people who do start a novel end up stalling after a few chapters. Where do these would-be novelists go wrong? Are the characters dull and cliched? Did the story arc collapse? Did they succumb to a dreaded bout of "writer's block"? Or maybe it was all just taking too long? These problems used to stop writers in their tracks, but nothing will get in your way after reading Write Your Novel in a Month. Author and instructor Jeff Gerke has created the perfect tool to show you how to prepare yourself to write your first draft in as little as 30 days. With Jeff's help, you will learn how to organize your ideas, create dynamic stories, develop believable characters, and flesh out the idea nar
5,000 Writing Prompts: A Master List of Plot Ideas, Creative Exercises, and More
Never have writer's block again.5,000 Writing Prompts is an essential resource for novelists, short story writers, screenwriters, poets, creative writing teachers, bloggers, memoir writers, improv actors, and other creators and storytellers.It includes...150 plot ideas for each of these genres: fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, young adult, historical fiction, and general fictionhundreds of other master plots from classic fiction and mythologyhundreds of dialogue, character, and setting prompts100 poetry exerciseshundreds of prompts for personal writing and journalling500 blog post ideas...and much more!From the author of Master Lists for Writers, this comprehensive book is filled with inspiration. Let it spark your imagination and remind you that your creative possibilities are
Writing Convincing Characters
If your characters aren't convincing, your readers will lose interest. Learn how to write believable characters. #Writing
What is a cozy mystery?
What is a cozy mystery? What makes a mystery cozy? Here are 6 things that make a cozy mystery.
8 Kinds Of Murder Mystery Plots | Book Riot
8 Kinds Of Murder Mystery Plots | Book Riot
Read Cozy Mysteries to Write Cozy Mysteries
There are lots of cozy mystery series available if you enjoy reading cozy mysteries.And you’ll definitely want to read many different series if you wish to write cozies.When you read books among a wide variety of cozy mystery series you’ll begin to get a feel for how stories in this genre are constructed. Visit CozyBookstoRead.com
How to Write Cozy Mysteries
Need some advice on how to write cozy mysteries? Here are 10 top tips to help you!